With the revival of spiritual energy, I cultivated the Great Emperor's Technique on Blue Star.

The ancient pagoda's gates closed completely, and the last examinee walked out dejectedly, his face ashen, his legs weak, and he collapsed to the ground on the spot, his face still bearing the lingering fear.

At this point, the examination hall, which had been noisy for almost a whole day, returned to its usual tranquility.

Throughout the entire Great Xia Dynasty, countless eyes were fixed on the official live stream, quietly awaiting the final announcement.

The data on the screen jumped rapidly, finally settling on a string of cold, glaring numbers, which were simultaneously pushed to major official websites in Jiangcheng and pinned to the top of the live stream, clearly visible to hundreds of millions of people, from the first round to the second round.

In the first round of qualification assessment, a total of 345.67 million eligible candidates took the exam in the Great Xia Dynasty, but only 34,507 people met the standards in terms of physical foundation, bone and tendon strength, and spiritual affinity. The pass rate was only about one in ten thousand, which was already so cruel that it shocked the world.

However, the results of the second round of the Mind Illusion Trial overturned everyone's understanding, making them clearly see the strictness of the Jiangcheng Martial Arts Selection.

It's important to know that those who pass the first round of testing are all exceptional geniuses, but after undergoing the trials of inner demons and the test of their true nature, only 2,891 people are ultimately deemed qualified and successfully pass the test!

Less than three thousand!

Less than one-tenth of the number of students who advanced from the first round, and there is still a considerable gap between the number of students Jiangcheng Martial Arts University originally planned to enroll 3,000.

Suddenly, both online and offline seemed to pause for a moment.

Whether it was the more than two thousand successful candidates on site, the eliminated students who left the venue, or the hundreds of millions of people watching on screens, everyone was deeply shocked and unable to recover for a long time.

Although everyone was prepared for a rigorous and brutal elimination process, no one expected that 90% of the top talents would be eliminated just before Jiangcheng Martial Arts University was about to be admitted.

"How could this happen? Out of more than 300 million people, only 2,800 or so were left?!"

"Heavens! I've personally witnessed many first and second-tier young martial artists fall within the illusion. They were exceptionally talented, yet they couldn't overcome their inner demons!"

"This is too strict! This isn't ordinary admissions; it's clearly an attempt to sweep up the very best of the younger generation!"

"You're overthinking it. Don't think that Great Xia only has these geniuses, do you? There are many people who just came to Jiangcheng to challenge that Lin Yan and watch the excitement. Their roots aren't in Jiangcheng, and they won't join Jiangcheng Martial Arts University."

Countless discussions surfaced both online and offline, mixed with the shock and speculation of countless people.

Li Cang slowly stood up, his powerful voice resounding throughout the heavens and the earth:

"As you all know, the enrollment quota for Jiangcheng Martial Arts University this time is 3,000. Now that the second round of assessments has ended, only 2,891 people have passed the assessment. The quota is not full, and there are 109 vacancies remaining."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the candidates who had been eliminated looked up, especially those who had scored in the 50s and narrowly missed being admitted. A glimmer of hope rekindled in their eyes as they eagerly awaited the school's decision to lower the admission score and admit them again. They held their breath and waited for Li Cang to continue.

However, the next second, Li Cang's next words shattered everyone's hopes.

"Jiangcheng Wuhan University will not offer any opportunity for admission with lower scores. Once you are rejected, you can only wait for the next entrance examination a year later. There will be no exceptions."

Every word was spoken with resounding force.

In an instant, all the candidates and countless spectators were on edge.

When Li Cang confirmed that the number of students in the first cohort of Jiangcheng Martial Arts University would be 2,891, they finally understood the original intention behind Jiangcheng Martial Arts University's independent enrollment examination and its founding principles: truly prioritizing quality over quantity!

Compared to the admission standards of ordinary universities that only consider scores and talent, Jiangcheng Martial Arts University values ​​not only talent, aptitude, and physical constitution, but also an unwavering and flawless Dao heart that remains undaunted by danger and does not lose its way amidst various desires.

If one lacks natural talent, there are countless rare and precious materials that can improve one's aptitude and cleanse one's marrow; if one's foundation is weak, one can make up for it by relying on the inheritance of cultivation techniques and massive resources; if one has limited experience and lacks expertise, one can also gain experience through practical combat.

But if one's heart is corrupt, even if one truly possesses the so-called "potential of an emperor," one will ultimately become a scourge to humanity, and may very well be bewitched by extraterrestrial races, devoured by the desire for power, and in the end turn against the Great Xia, threatening all living beings.

Faced with this result, none of the provincial martial arts department leaders, sect elders, or family representatives on the high platform uttered a word of doubt; they felt only deep awe and approval.

The higher one's status, the clearer one's mind becomes: chaos is imminent on Blue Star, surrounded by myriad races from beyond the realms, and the star passage sealed for countless ages is about to be opened. The future battlefield will not be limited to Blue Star alone, and the competition will not be a matter of a single day or night. We need supreme powerhouses to stand at the forefront, as well as a continuous stream of new life.

The more resilient one's character, the more capable one is of growing against the odds in dire circumstances. This is why they go to great lengths to select young prodigies who possess both talent and character.

At the same time, the topic became a viral sensation online, trending on social media and remaining at the top of the search rankings.

#Wuhan University in Jiangcheng prefers quality over quantity, and its strict bottom line is never compromised.

Of the thirty thousand prodigies, only one in ten survived.

#DaXiaMartialArts has the strictest and most hardcore recruitment process.

Everyone remembers the rules that Wuhan University in Jiangcheng represents.

The 2,891 candidates are all outstanding talents with flawless hearts, the future pillars of the Great Xia Dynasty!

Just as everyone was caught up in a flurry of emotions and heated discussions, Li Cang spoke again, his voice solemn and overwhelming, announcing the arrival of the final third round of assessment.

"It was already stated that anyone who passes the first two rounds of assessments will be admitted to Jiangcheng Martial Arts University. They can choose whether or not to participate in the final round of assessments. Regardless of their choice, it will not affect their subsequent studies at Martial Arts University or their ability to exchange for corresponding resources."

"Now, I'm giving you three days to think it over. After three days, the third round of testing will officially begin."

These three days are not only a time for these 2,891 people to think, but also a time for them to rest and regroup before gathering at Wuhan University in Jiangcheng.

As expected, at this point, no one would voluntarily withdraw. On the day of the formal assessment, the number of people who were supposed to attend was exactly the number who actually attended.

"Hahaha, very well, you certainly haven't disappointed this old man!"

"A martial artist establishes himself through battle and attains enlightenment through martial arts. Empty talk about talent and moral character, without truly experiencing bloody battles, is ultimately just a castle in the air, a delicate flower in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the iron cavalry of countless races from beyond the realm!"

"Therefore, our school has specially established a third round of ultimate practical assessment—the Ancient Battlefield Secret Realm Trial!"

Li Cang raised his hand and pointed to the sky. Above Jiangcheng Martial Arts University, the clouds suddenly churned and tore apart, and a huge, ancient, dilapidated, and desolate battlefield phantom slowly emerged from the void rift.

An aura of deathly stillness, accumulated over countless ages, permeated the area, plunging it into a deathly silence.